LEARNING TARGETS:
I can explore how school, extracurricular, and activities I like to do help build skills
I can identify skills needed for a variety of occupations
I can investigate career options related to my own skills
BEFORE BEGINNING:
Complete the Matchmaker quiz
LEARNING TARGETS:
I can investigate central, secondary, and other aspects of the career match assessment, and how they relate to careers
I can reflect on my career assessment results
I can explore the aspects of a career that interests me
BEFORE BEGINNING:
Save at least 5 interests
LEARNING TARGETS
I can explore ways to make my transition to high school easier and more successful
I can identify questions and concerns I might have about transitioning to high school
I can explore clubs, activities, and other resources to help handle the transition to high school
I can develop strategies to deal with transitions
LEARNING TARGETS:
I can identify situations where I may need to advocate for myself or others
I can explore effective advocacy skills and behaviors, such as leadership, confidence, and communication
I can explore ways I can advocate for myself in school, the community, at home, and in a career
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES:
Complete the Matchmaker quiz
Choose career profiles of interest and find out why certain options may be a better fit than others by reviewing Matchmaker results
Begin a four-year high school course plan
Grade 8 Tiger Talk with Counselor / Student / Parent / Guardian
Heavy Metal Tour Information and Gold Collar Careers - manufacturing and related careers
Xello - WI state sponsored ACP career site exploration
Levels of Training - information on variety of training for careers including unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, technical and professional
High School Course Planning and registration
Career Venture Field trip participation and hands on exploration of career opportunities
Career Spotlight Speakers throughout the year
Reflect, evaluate and document personal artifacts to support career portfolio development